Restores:

The interface of the restore function is just as easy to use as the backup procedure's. The user would access the restore function via the main menu just like performing backups. Then the user is faced with the same windows explorer-like interface that was used in the backup process to select the source image file. Should there be a password set on the image file, the user is asked for it. After the file is selected, the user is given the option of restoring just certain paritions or the entire drive in the image file.

From there on, there is the options of choosing to restore the partition as a primary or logical drive. You can also choose to restore the partition as either FAT16 or FAT32 and the parition's size. After all that is said and done, you finish up with selecting the restore destination and drive letter assignment.

With all these options, it may seem quite overwhelming. However, Acronis True Image's interface is so well designed that the user can get through it all without breaking a sweat. I created backups of both my PC and my laptop to test how well True Image really performs. In both cases, I was able to write directly to CDR and also create image files for DVD writing without any hassles. The image restores via the boot disc made from Acronis True Image's utility without any problems.